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Costa Rica
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About Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a diving country with 1 dive site to explore.
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Water Temperature Range
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Air: 22°C – 32°C
Seasonal Marine Life Highlights
Hammerhead Sharks
Whale Sharks
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Costa Rica's Cocos Island is legendary for hammerhead schooling. Pacific diving peaks in the dry season, while Cocos is best June to November for big pelagics.
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Dive Sites in Costa Rica
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Getting to Costa Rica
Nearest airports and common travel routes
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
~200 kmTravel time: 4-5 hours drive to Pacific coast dive areas
Direct flights from Miami, Houston, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, London, Madrid, and Frankfurt
Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR)
~50 kmTravel time: 1-2 hours to Guanacaste dive sites
Direct flights from Houston, Miami, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Denver
Visa & Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for traveling to Costa Rica
Visa-free entry for citizens of most Western countries for stays up to 90 days.
- Citizens of US, Canada, EU, UK, and Australia enter visa-free for 90 days
- Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond entry date
- Return or onward ticket required
- Proof of sufficient funds may be requested
Visa requirements can change. Always verify current entry requirements with the official embassy or consulate before traveling. Last updated: March 2026.
Typical Diving Costs in Costa Rica
Approximate prices in USD ($)
Fun Dive (2 tanks)
Budget
$85
Mid-Range
$130
Luxury
$250
Discover Scuba (intro)
Budget
$110
Mid-Range
$170
Luxury
$300
Open Water Course
Budget
$500
Mid-Range
$700
Luxury
$1,200
Equipment Rental (full set/day)
Budget
$25
Mid-Range
$45
Luxury
$80
Accommodation (per night)
Budget
$40
Mid-Range
$150
Luxury
$600
Costa Rica uses USD for most tourist transactions. Cocos Island liveaboards are a premium expedition costing $4,000-$6,000 for 10 days.
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